Busier...

Today was a busier day on my side of the office...(even busier on Delaware's side) but it was all good.  I was able to handle everything in style, and even somethings my Boss thought I'd neglected to tell her, I'd already told her about in Friday's email...which she overlooked.  I just thank God for his favor and for giving me whatever I need to make it though the day.

Overall, it was a pretty uneventful day...even though it was busy.  I got to read a really good script, but I can't talk about it, so I guess I shouldn't have mentioned it.  Ah well.  As for today's FFoD...

Steve-o...best known from the MTV series, JackAss...he was not however a Jackass in real life...he actually was a really nice guy.

Steve-O

Also...here are a few pics from my kayaking trip...

Good times....

I press on...to sleep...so I can conquer another day!

Fun Weekend...but not productive

My weekend was pretty fun.  I went to a 4 yr old's birthday party, Costco, kayaking, the horse barn and back to Costco.

I was invited at the last minute by a co-worker to his son's 4th birthday party.  It wasn't a big deal, it was at a nearby park, Delaware and I went together and I think it meant a lot to my co-worker that I did not count it robbery to wake up early on a Saturday morning and come play with 4 year olds.

After the party, Delaware and I braved the way too crowed Saturday Costco shopping extravaganza!  I don't generally like going on a Saturday, but she needed to go, usually goes on my card and I didn't' have any other days free to go.  So...Costco it was, and though she looked like she was going to breakdown and scream or run over someone with her cart, we made it through in good time and no incidences.

The rest of the day was a bit of a blur.  I wrote a little, but found myself doing an impromptu marathon of Grey's Anatomy on Netflix...and while not productive, it was nice to just veg out and not think.  But, if I don't get on it soon, I'm going to be very upset with myself for not being a better steward over my time and talents.

Sunday I went kayaking with 3 other girls from my MeetUp group and it was really fun.  Minus the fact that I had to trek over 3 different highways to Long Beach and having to share a kayak, it was just the bit of fresh air I needed.  The other girls seemed a little timid about having a kayak all to themselves, so we got tandem ones.  My kayak buddy did a lot of holding her paddle while I paddled in front...as if I couldn't see her with my peripheral vision or feel the boat going a different direction when she would jump in and not be in sync with me.  Whatever, I did enjoy myself, and got a good workout...and probably a good tan too!

After kayaking I came home with intentions of napping...but that didn't go so well.  I showered, ate and rested, but didn't nap.  It's probably a good thing that I didn't, because I might not have made it to the barn.  The trainer I met through a MeetUp was offering a crash course with riding included for a few people.  The thing is, I didn't sign up in time....but those on the list were allowed to come and watch for free, which is what I came to do.  Unfortunately, two of the four people didn't show, and had I the cash or a check I could've had a mini lesson (because I'm always ready since I keep my boots, helmet and gloves in my trunk at all times!)  It was good anyways to be out with the horses though, and she asked me to do stuff to 'teach' the others there, which was nice.

I don't like missing church for recreational activities, but I can at least stream the services later and I have requested that we do more Saturday gatherings...so hopefully I'll still get to have more fun-filled outdoorsy weekends, and my church fellowship as well.

So, while I had plans to shut myself up and catch up on all the writing I had planned to do and failed to accomplish during the week...that plan yielded to fun in the sun, and I'm not mad about it.  

Unfortunately, I have had a headache since Friday, so I'm trying to nurse that.  Pray all is well.  I press on.

Oh...Temperature in Long Beach was PERFECT!  84 degrees, light sea breeze, salty air...perfect.
Temperature in the Valley 104 degrees, no breeze and well...like Florida in August.  Gotta love humidity.

Good day...

It's late and I'm tired...so I'll make this quick.    The first day back with the Boss wasn't bad at all.  I was able to keep up with all the calls she wanted to make, and all the other things she asked me to do where simple, easy tasks.   She doesn't seem to be one who is completely dependent on her assistant...nor does she seem to be one who feels the need to hover...both of which work for me.  Just praying we continue to mesh, and work well together.

After work I went to Chicago's house for dinner with she and 6ft.  It was our 'Ladies Night' that we're trying to do more often, and it was really fun.  We always have good conversation and respect each other so it works...plus we're all quite OK with being silly and goofy, so that's just icing on the cake.

Off to bed.  I press on.

Steven Webber (General Hospital)

Today's FFoD

Tina Marjorino (Little girl from Corrina, Corrina)

A Quiet Day...

Today was a rather quiet day...even on the busier side of the office where Delaware works (though she didn't come in until 4pm today because she spent the majority of the day in a hospital with her roommate...she's fine, but it was an ordeal.)

There were very few calls, only two emails and lots of quiet time.   I tried to utilize the down time to my advantage to write, but it didn't go well at all.  I'd write some, then couldn't think, then stare at the computer screen, then stare at the paper...on and on...blah, blah, blah...so anyway not a lot of writing happened.

I NEED TO GET BACK INTO A WRITING FLOW!!!!  This is not good.  Time is ticking, and I need to be creating, building and nurturing an arsenal of work!!!  Ok, that's all for now.  Small rant done.  I Press on.

I sent a picture of my CBS email to this blog from my phone, but as it can happen, my phone is being really shady, and the picture has yet to show up...so I'll just put my email on here...but IT'S NOT TO BE USED!  (Again I say, DO NOT USE!)  Just think of it as a really cool reminder that my prayer to be fully employed in the entertainment industry & Scripted TV by year's end was answered...well before the year ended.

angelica.witherspoon-cassanova@cbs.com


As for today's FFoD...(Famous Face of the Day...just in case the acronym has already been forgotten)

ZERO.  Like I said, it was a really quiet day.

Tomorrow, the Boss is back.  So, just praying I'm on my 'A' game and can be a great help to her.  I've still got a little bit of time until tomorrow starts, so I will try to write before my date with my pillow.   I press on.

Quiet Day

Awc
*get lifted*

Vacation is Over...

Today at work, like my other days thus far, was for the most part, quiet.   No complaints from me though.  But...these days of quiet acclimation are coming to an end.  Well, the end of not having a boss right in the next office and actually being at someone's beck and call.  My boss has cut her vacation short because she "is going crazy not being in the office and working...[she] just can't take it."  So, she is flying back tomorrow and planning to be in the office on Thursday.  Wow.

I guess I can understand...she has several projects she's trying to sell for this upcoming season, and things aren't going as quickly as she'd like.  I supposed she feels being here (instead of spending time with her husband, children and family) is more beneficial.  Who am I to judge?  I'm not in her position.

I will say that anytime I've been on vacation, I was not in a hurry to get back to real life...but then again, I've never been the President of Development at a production company on a major TV studio lot, in partnership with a husband/wife team that have a hit TV show, some Emmys, a million other projects, and are known as those 'who can do no wrong.'  When I look at it that way, I guess she is under some pressure to perform...and being away from the action, probably doesn't help matters.

So, when she returns on Thursday, I'll be ready to help her in any way I can.

I did make a mistake today...or rather I thought I did.  See, a big pitch for my Boss was moved from yesterday to next week, except she thought it was still tomorrow.  I apologized for the oversight in not telling her...until I realized that I had put it on her calendar, and had emailed her specifically about the change on Friday...but not until after I had emailed her and acknowledged my oversight.  She didn't make a big deal about it...probably because too realized that I did inform her of the change and she was the one who forgot about it.    I will definitely try to continue to be one step ahead of her, and on top of anything I can...with God's help of course.

One point of exclusion for me in the office is the fact that everyone is a part of a Fantasy Football League...and I am not.  So they all talk about their teams a lot, leaving me left out.  There was a an opening on their league on Friday and Delaware quickly named someone outside the office that would be good to join...then later, when I asked what it included, she was like..."Oh, I'm am such a ****. I didn't even ask you...I just figured you wouldn't want to do something like this...I'm so sorry.  I'm such a ****."   It's all good...but it is justification about my thoughts that some people in general are oblivious to lots of things.  That's all I have to say about that.

On a different note, I got the giggles towards the end of the day today while IMing with Delaware.  I thought of something Erika and I used to say and make fun of, and couldn't stop laughing about it.  Delaware wanted in on what was so funny, and I tried to explain it to her...but it was just our thing...not so funny when you have to break it down and explain it.

I guess that's all for today...for a relatively quiet day, this is a long post.  I'm going to try and start posting what I call FFoD...Famous Faces of the Day, where I will tell of the famous folks I saw in the office...so...I press on...and todays FFoDs are:

Kenny Smith "The Jet" former NBA player

Angela Kinsey from "The Office"

Rachel Harris from "The Hangover"

I was wrong...

After my last post, I got an email from a friend who proved my theory wrong about my mother being my only reader and that my posts here were futile...since my mom gets to talk to me and get the low down of my day.   So, thanks to that friend...I will try and do better with posts.

This week at work...

Had my first days of rolling/returning calls with my boss on the other line.  It seems like an easy task, but when you're a little worried about pushing the wrong button, which will hang up on her, or not completely hearing who it is she wants to call, then hoping you can find that person's phone number in the contacts list on the computer...it can get a bit daunting.  But, I just took a deep breath, said a prayer, and went with it...and I didn't mess up, or loose any calls, or call the wrong person, so I would call that positive growth.

The days have been mostly quiet on my side of the office, as my boss has been (and will be) gone...she returns the 10th...so I have another week of settling.  The quiet time gives me time to read all the submissions, and learn from Delaware's side of the office, since they are a bit more busy.

Well...after a nice (paid) holiday...tomorrow starts a new week...I press on.

Here are a few faces I got to see this week:  (Sorry for the weird placement of the pics...ugh, google.)


Top to bottom:  Martin Lawrence, Fred Savage, Terry Crews and Mila Kunis.